Nonoperative Management for Rectal Cancer.
Cancer J
; 30(4): 238-244, 2024.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39042774
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT The treatment paradigm for rectal cancer has been shifting toward de-escalated approaches to preserve patient quality of life. Historically, the standard treatment in the United States for locally advanced rectal cancer has standardly comprised preoperative chemoradiotherapy coupled with total mesorectal excision. Recent data challenge this "one-size-fits-all" strategy, supporting the possibility of omitting surgery for certain patients who achieve a clinical complete response to neoadjuvant therapy. Consequently, patients and their physicians must navigate diverse neoadjuvant options, often in the context of pursuing organ preservation. Total neoadjuvant therapy, involving the administration of all chemotherapy and radiation before total mesorectal excision, is associated with the highest rates of clinical complete response. However, questions persist regarding the optimal sequencing of radiation and chemotherapy and the choice between short-course and long-course radiation. Additionally, meticulous response assessment and surveillance are critical for selecting patients for nonoperative management without compromising the excellent cure rates associated with trimodality therapy. As nonoperative management becomes increasingly recognized as a standard-of-care treatment option for patients with rectal cancer, ongoing research in patient selection and monitoring as well as patient-reported outcomes is critical to guide personalized rectal cancer management within a patient-centered framework.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rectal Neoplasms
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Neoadjuvant Therapy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Cancer J
Journal subject:
NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United States